COMILLAS PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
Private Passage through Comillas: Gaudí’s Capricho and the 19th‑Century Palaces
A 2 hour 30 minute exclusive guided visit that walks the compact, art‑filled heart of Comillas — from the old town and its palaces to the interiors of Gaudí’s Capricho.
Private Passage through Comillas: Gaudí’s Capricho and the 19th‑Century Palaces.
Comillas, on Spain’s Cantabrian coast, rewards a slow, focused visit: a compact old town threaded with 19th‑century palaces and modernist touches culminating in Antoni Gaudí’s Capricho. This private tour pairs an official guide with an exclusive itinerary that moves from civic squares and church exteriors to grand palaces and the interior of the Capricho.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Comillas’s Old Town and Civic Landmarks
A concentrated stroll through Comillas’s casco viejo reveals the exterior of the Iglesia de San Cristóbal, the two town halls and the elegant street frontages that made the town a magnet for leading modernist architects of the 19th century.
Palacio de Sobrellano and Nearby Mansions
The visit includes the Palacio de Sobrellano by Joan Martorell and the succession of 19th‑century palaces that showcase regional wealth and modernist collaborations—key chapters in Comillas’s architectural story.
Capricho de Gaudí: Exterior and Interiors
The tour concludes with a close look at Gaudí’s Capricho, including access to its interiors, the highlight of Comillas’s modernist legacy.
What the day feels like
What the visit feels like
Over roughly two and a half hours an official guide escorts your private group through Comillas’s concentrated cultural itinerary: exploring the old town and its civic highlights, approaching the Palacio de Sobrellano and the hilltop Universidad Pontificia, and ending with an intimate visit to the Capricho de Gaudí.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this private visit suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided visit runs approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Departure from the Oficina de Turismo de Comillas in Plaza del Ángel.
Consult the operator for specific recommendations; general practicalities are provided by the guide for your private group.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the visit last?
The visit is 2 hours and 30 minutes in duration.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting point is the Oficina de Turismo de Comillas at Plaza del Ángel.
Is this a private/exclusive visit and who is it for?
This is an exclusive private visit suitable for all ages, intended for family groups and friends.
Which sites are included on the route?
The route covers the old town (including the exterior of the Iglesia de San Cristóbal), the town halls and 19th‑century palaces, Palacio de Sobrellano, the Universidad Pontificia viewpoint, and the Capricho de Gaudí including its interiors.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is offered by Visita Cantabria.
Is the guide an official guide of tourism and heritage?
An official guide of tourism and heritage accompanies the private visit.